University of Massachusetts Amherst

Clean Energy Connections Conference

The Clean Energy Connections Conference is a career and business development information and networking event. It is a forum for the individuals and organizations accelerating the growth of the clean energy economy in Massachusetts and those seeking clean-energy career information.

UMass Amherst economics professor Robert Pollin will discuss results of his recent study on the outlook for green jobs and working toward a low-carbon economy.

The keynote speaker will be Bracken Hendricks, a founder of the national non-profit Apollo Alliance and co-author of the 2007 book Apollo's Fire: Igniting America's Clean Energy Economy.

Other featured speakers are State Senator Benjamin Downing, State Representative Daniel Bosley, Phil Giudice, a commissioner of the Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources, and Chris Kilfoyle, president of Berkshire Photovoltaics Corp.

Pre-registration is required. For more information visit www.umass.edu/green or call (413) 545-2706.